The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university, consistently ranked in global university rankings and known for high?quality research and professional training. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences offers health?focused degrees with extensive practical and clinical experiences — including the Bachelor of Pharmacy, which prepares students for roles in healthcare, pharmaceutical industry and medicine management.

 

Why Study the Bachelor of Pharmacy?

Pharmacy is a dynamic healthcare profession centred on the safe and effective use of medicines to improve individual and community health. Studying the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) at the University of Auckland will allow you to:

• Become skilled in clinical assessment and pharmaceutical care, working alongside other healthcare professionals.

• Develop critical thinking, problem?solving and evidence?based decision?making skills important in healthcare settings.

• Gain hands?on experience through real?world placements in community pharmacies, hospitals and clinical settings.

• Progress toward pharmacist registration in New?Zealand after graduation and internship.

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The BPharm degree is structured as follows:

Part II (Second Year) – 120 points

• PHARMACY 211: Applied Science for Pharmacy (30 pts)

• PHARMACY 212: Pharmaceutical Science and Practice (30 pts)

• PHARMACY 213: Pharmacy 1 (60 pts)

Part III (Third Year) – 120 points

• PHARMACY 311: Pharmacy 2 (60 pts)

• PHARMACY 312: Pharmacy 3 (60 pts)

Part IV (Fourth Year) – 120 points

• PHARMACY 701: Medicine Optimisation 1 (45 pts)

• PHARMACY 702: Medicine Optimisation 2 (45 pts)

• PHARMACY 789: Research Project (30 pts)

These courses integrate pharmaceutical science, clinical practice, and professional skills essential for modern pharmacy practice.

Clinical & Practical Experience

Students undertake practice placements in community pharmacies, hospitals and health organisations during Parts II–IV, gaining real?world experience under professional supervision.

 

Highlights of the Programme

• Comprehensive pharmacy training developed in partnership with leading pharmacists and health professionals.
• Strong focus on patient?centred care, medicines management and clinical practice.
• World?class simulation labs and pharmaceutical sciences facilities.
• Practical experience through real?world placements across healthcare environments.
• Prepares you for professional pharmacy practice worldwide and for postgraduate study.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy may pursue roles such as:

• Community Pharmacist

• Hospital Pharmacist

• Medicines Safety and Quality Specialist

• Pharmaceutical Researcher

• Health Sector Consultant or Manager

• Medicine Regulation or Policy Specialist

• Pharmaceutical Marketing or Publications Specialist

 

Visa & Immigration Requirements

To study at the University of Auckland as an international student you must:

• Receive a Letter of Offer from the university.
• Demonstrate proof of funds, health insurance and English proficiency.
• Apply for a New?Zealand Student Visa in advance of your programme start.